Dear Future APELC Student,
First of all, I would like to welcome you for a year with APELC. In this class, you would learn to write in a way that is completely different than how you were taught to write all the previous years. Little rules that you followed so devotedly in all your previous English classes such as writing a five paragraph essay that outlines your three examples in your thesis will become useless. You will learn to write in a more professional level, rather than the formulaic writing style you used to follow. Throughout the course, you will definitely read and write a lot. With other things going on in your life during Junior year, this course can sometimes become overbearing. However, it is important for you to stay focused by doing your homework and completing the assignments on time. There will be times when you will work hard on a paper but receive a grade that is not satisfying. However, you cannot be discouraged by the grade; you need to keep trying by approaching Mr. Yost and Ms. Pronko. The learning in this class comes natural as you write more and do your homework. You cannot particularly study for the exams given in this class, but practicing will definitely improve your scores. You are usually given more than enough time to complete your assignments and stay on top of your reading. A word of advice would be do not procrastinate. Although given enough time, if you try to finish it the day before, you will be overwhelmed. The extra time is given so you can balance your time with other classes’ assignments, not to procrastinate. Lastly, think of the reading assignments as something that you would read during your free time. You will be surprised to find that the readings are actually interesting. The prejudice towards school readings will hinder your progress. Once you start enjoying the course, you will learn more and as a result get better grades. Good luck and just remember that if I survived, you can survive as well.
SIncerely,
Ji-eun KIm
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